Job summary

Care to join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant? You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities.

You will:

• Communicate and work with Hospital staff and Patients to include members of the public and external contacts , Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff and other colleagues in the Trust
• Work without direct supervision and work within the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
• You can make decisions regarding the order of their work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out all routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties including infection control procedures.
• To work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
• To prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
• Carry out all tasks according to policies and food safety guide inclusive of HACCP.
• To provide a collection and delivery service, for relevant service departments.
• Cleaning and safe storage of all Patient support equipment
• Assist with the unloading of supplies, correct storage, and distribution to departments.
• Use all PPE as required. These may include gloves, aprons, masks, and headwear and other items.
• Reporting relevant pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs.

About us

Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, reach your full potential, and make a meaningful contribution every day. We value diversity, respect individual experiences, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Together, we help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our patients, visitors and staff.

Browse our interactive candidate book to find out more about our services and Trust:

• TSDFT: Why choose us?
• Our services and teams

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

There is an opportunity to work as a band 6 Sister/Charge nurse within the Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital

The department serves the population of Torbay and South Devon and sees a large increase in attendances during the summer months.

We have a well established education team which allows the development of all the staff in the department and we actively encourage progression and promotion.

You will have comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine and work well as an integral member of the MDT and be responsible for coordinating the shifts under the guidance of a Clinical B7, or working flexibly throughout the department.

Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.

Main duties of the job

• Working clinically to oversee the flow within the Emergency Department using specialist knowledge of Emergency Nursing to provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team.
• Ensure effective communication is maintained at department level
• Supporting junior colleagues during the shift and as a team leader
• Liaising with the wider MDT and outside agencies such as SWASFT to maintain safety and to ensure patient flow throughout the department
• Making decisions regarding clinical and personnel issues on a shift by shiftbasis
• Assisting as required to develop the service and team to ensure high qualitycare is deliverable and appropriately implemented
• Delivering upon requests made by departmental Matron
• Working under guidance and in conjunction with the departmental MatronFollowing the Department's and Trust's Policies and Protocols to ensure thesafety of the department

About us

The nursing team in the Emergency Department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department, supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.

The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the Education Team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team.

The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Colorectal Advanced Nurse to join our team and work alongside the colorectal specialist team in assessing and managing patients referred on the urgent suspected cancer pathway (USC).

The role will involve the continued development of a diagnostic pathway with potential to work in results clinics, and assist in the delivery of the USC pathway for colorectal and anal cancer. Good knowledge of colorectal disease and investigations, and an understanding of the current referrals pathways is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To work alongside the team of colorectal surgeons in assessing and investigating patients referred on the urgent suspected cancer pathway
• To provide highly specialised nursing care for patients with a potential colorectal or anal cancer diagnosis
• To independently undertake nurse led services, either face to face or via telephone clinics to ensure patients are on the appropriate pathway supported by the lead consultant for colorectal cancer
• To provide psychological support to patients and their families
• To work unsupervised within the boundaries of your expertise and with autonomy in the clinical setting (including independently requesting patient investigations where appropriate)
• To assist in the development of the service, by consultation, treatment intervention, complex and highly skilled communication, aftercare, education, training team building and working
• To provide specialist education and training to other staff, patients and carers
• To provide a leading role in clinical audits and actively participate in relevant research studies.

About us

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Why Work With Us

Job summary

We have an opportunity to come and work for the Rapid Response Team, covering the whole of Torbay and South Devon, assisting people to remain in their own homes.

We are looking for motivated member of staff to work as part of a friendly, hardworking & committed team, working across 7 days toprovide short term care and support to people in the community.We focuson supporting and enabling patients to live independently at homeandon maximising independence, following a period of acute ill health or hospitalisation.

If you can demonstrate your flexibility, community experience and like to be able to work autonomously, providing interventions for patients within their own homes then this could be the opening for you.

Main duties of the job

Duties involved will include:

• provision of personal care, clinical duties where delegated, monitoring the patient's condition
• To enable and / or assist individuals to remain in the community, to be supported and maintained safely in their own homes and thereby enhance the quality of life.
• To carry out the personal tasks which are not the responsibility of a nurse but would normal expect to be undertaken by a member of the service user's family.
• Collaboration with other support workers and professionals to provide care for the service user
• To provide good quality domiciliary support to the service user in their own home, promoting independence.
• Assess the risk and needs of service user's in accordance with the care plan.
• The role is very varied as such you will need to liaise with other professionals to ensure the patients are supported in the most appropriate way and provide suggestions to improve support ongoing

About us

Why work with us - Our service provides rapid short term intervention up to a maximum of 7 days with the aim of preventing admission to hospital or to residential / nursing home. The services are provided by Support Workers who visit during the day from 8:00 am till 22:00 pm operating on a 7 day rota system, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. Therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.

Salary is not the only financial benefit including:

• NHS Pension Scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Childcare at our day nursery
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holiday
• Career development and training opportunities
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon. We would love to hear from you!

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

Do you hold a level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds qualification in an Mechanical engineering trade, or have equivalent training/ industry experience?

or

Do you have a trade apprenticeship in a mechanical or building engineering services discipline?

Do you enjoy problem solving and using a hands-on approach in your day to day work?

If you have answered yes to both questions then we want to hear from you!

Join us as an Estates Technician, carrying out planned maintenance to help us provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job

• Working with other trades, you will carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on the trust estate.
• We will offer you a varied role where no two days are the same. All we ask in return is some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.
• The shift rota will be 7.15am - 6.00pm, 4 days per week (Monday - Friday) with 1 rolling rest day, or 5 days per week 7.5 hours per day.
• On-call duties will be required.

About us

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

In addition, there is 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

Care to join us?

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (plus call out standby fee and call out hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8092446-CORP-A

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To ensure Mechanical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.
• Working with your Mechanical manager and colleagues, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) mechanical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
• Carry out complex/non-routine/routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation
• This is a hands-on position and you will require the physical skills to carry out planned maintenance and reactive tasks.
• This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions

This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.

Overtime duties may be required by this role.

Job description Job responsibilities To ensure Mechanical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate. Working with your Mechanical manager and colleagues, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) mechanical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction. Carry out complex/non-routine/routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation This is a hands-on position and you will require the physical skills to carry out planned maintenance and reactive tasks. This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected. This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required. Overtime duties may be required by this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4 year accredited training course on required equipment; or level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge/experience in mechanical systems - ie steam, water, air conditioning, ventilation,
• Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• oExperience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
• oExperienced in the use of IT based control systems
• oEvidence of recent and relevant CPD
• oExperience in writing and compiling reports.
• oKnowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety
• oHolds a current driving licence

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge/experience in mechanical systems - ie steam, water, air conditioning, ventilation,
• Knowledge and experience of electrical services
• Knowledge of works within hospital environments
• Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4 year accredited training course on required equipment; or level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant or equivalent experience Desirable Specialist knowledge/experience in mechanical systems - ie steam, water, air conditioning, ventilation, Health & Safety Qualification Knowledge and experience Essential oExperience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience oExperienced in the use of IT based control systems oEvidence of recent and relevant CPD oExperience in writing and compiling reports. oKnowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety oHolds a current driving licence Desirable Specialist knowledge/experience in mechanical systems - ie steam, water, air conditioning, ventilation, Knowledge and experience of electrical services Knowledge of works within hospital environments Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Applicants are invited for a part time Consultant Dermatologist post. The post holder would be joining a forward looking, expanding dermatology team, who are looking at innovative ways to address the rising local demand across Torbay. The plan for future dermatology services across the ICO includes more joined up care and an expansion of community-based clinics for patients requiring specialist input without secondary care facilities.

We are looking for a committed, team player who is enthusiastic and proactive. Application from an established Consultant or trainee within 6 months of obtaining Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) is welcome. Applicants should hold full GMC registration.

Our broad and inclusive team comprises: 5 Consultants, 5 Speciality Doctors, 2 CESR trainee and 2 Specialist Registrars. In addition, the team consists of six highly skilled specialist nurses, phototherapy nurses, admin staff and dedicated Dermatology HCAs. The department benefits from a Dermatology department with all team located within the same vicinity, which sits on the edge of the main hospital site.

A pre - interview visit to the department is strongly encouraged.

Informal enquires are welcome to Dr Rosie Davis (Clinical Lead) - Consultant Dermatologist [email protected].

Main duties of the job

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking full-time (10 PA per week) Consultant Dermatologist.

The successful applicant will join existing Consultants, Dr Rosie Davis ( Clinical Lead), Dr. Hannah Cookson (Clinical Lead), Dr Clement Ng, Dr Subhanitthaya Makris and Dr Christopher Hockin. The wider team consists of, 5 part time specialty doctors, 2 CESR trainee, 2 Registrars , 8 specialist nurses, 3 skin cancer nurse specialists, dedicated HCAs and a GPVTS trainee shared with Rheumatology.

About us

Torbay Hospital is a medium sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital providing acute services to South Devon. We are situated about 2 miles from the centre of Torquay and the dermatology department is based here. The Trust invested in new purpose-built Dermatology facilities and offices in autumn 2017. The Dermatology team now have dedicated consultation / examination suites, 2 minor surgery rooms, phototherapy and team offices. This is located in a separate building at the edge of the hospital site. Additional minor surgery rooms have been retained in the main outpatients of the hospital, along with access to the paediatric outpatient facility.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the department and Dr Rosie Davis (Lead Clinician).

Why Work With Us

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust is offering the opportunity to combine a rewarding job in oncology with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

We are seeking an enthusiastic oncologist to join our team at Torbay on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to provide cover for the melanoma and renal tumour sites.

The post-holder would be expected and encouraged to work with the existing oncologists to contribute to research, clinical governance, peer review, audit, training of junior staff and medical students and undertake CME/CPD according to the requirements of their College.

The successful applicant will join our Consultants based at Torbay Hospital; Dr Louise Medley, Dr Nicole Dorey, Dr Nangi Lo, Dr Anna Lydon, Dr Naomi Cole, Dr Jonathan Chambers, Dr Kelly Rust, Dr Geoff Cogill, Dr Andy Goodman, Dr Claire Dyke, Dr Helen Saxby and Dr Victoria Cope and existing SAS/Speciality Doctors, Dr Tim Norris, Dr Piotr Zlotkowski, Dr Bipasa Dey and Dr Ali Khan.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.

• Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload.
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

About us

Why Work With Us

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8288853-M&D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team.

• Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload.
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.

Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

Job description Job responsibilities It is expected that the individual will join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, support patients having day case cancer treatment and contribute to supporting unplanned care for cancer patients with the acute oncology team. Take ownership for and deliver their own site-specific workload. Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within Oncology services. Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit. Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit. Contribute to research and innovative practice within oncology.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oFull registration with the GMC with licence to practice
• oMRCP(UK) or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification and entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or within six months of CCT at the time of interview), or equivalent specialist accreditation.
• oCompletion of higher specialist training in Medical Oncology
• oEntry onto the Specialist Register

Desirable

• oHigher degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oAble and experienced to run a SACT service for a major tumour site and one other tumour site
• oAble to offer expert clinical opinion
• oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• oGood communication skills

Desirable

• oExperience in clinical trials

Specific Skills

Essential

• oAbility to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries

Desirable

• oManagement experience
• oGovernance experience

Teaching/Research Experience

Essential

• oSupport junior medical staff
• oExperience of audit

Desirable

• oExperience of research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• oPublication in peer reviewed journals

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oHonesty and reliability
• oCommitment to continuing medical education
• oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
• oEnquiring, critical, approach to work
• oAbility to work in a team

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oFull registration with the GMC with licence to practice oMRCP(UK) or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification and entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology (or within six months of CCT at the time of interview), or equivalent specialist accreditation. oCompletion of higher specialist training in Medical Oncology oEntry onto the Specialist Register Desirable oHigher degree Clinical Experience Essential oAble and experienced to run a SACT service for a major tumour site and one other tumour site oAble to offer expert clinical opinion oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oGood communication skills Desirable oExperience in clinical trials Specific Skills Essential oAbility to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries Desirable oManagement experience oGovernance experience Teaching/Research Experience Essential oSupport junior medical staff oExperience of audit Desirable oExperience of research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice oPublication in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes Essential oHonesty and reliability oCommitment to continuing medical education oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies oEnquiring, critical, approach to work oAbility to work in a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate to join our Radiology Consultant team. Specialist interests can be potentially accommodated depending on speciality.

This Consultant post will join 25 existing Consultant Radiologists. The service provides diagnostic imaging services to Primary Care and all Trust Specialities with imaging provided at Torbay DGH, in Community sites and at a Community Diagnostic Centre. The role includes provision of on-call supported by Radiology Registrars.

This post is offered on a full-time basis and is available as soon as possible. You will be contracted to 10 programmed activities per week.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate professional excellence and ability to deliver effective care. Previous experience working in the NHS is required.

Main duties of the job

Patient safety, dignity and care are the highest priority and at the centre of all that we do. In support of this, the specific duties for the Consultant Radiologist role include:

• Providing high quality diagnostic clinical reports, advice and opinion on all patient types from all referrers into the service.
• To be proactive in supporting pathways which ensure that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring our standard to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained.
• Consultant delivered care to patients, including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital for diagnostics and radiology procedures.
• To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervise and train the juniors and specialty doctors.
• Abiding by the clinical and corporate governance policies of the Trust

About us

The Radiology department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) is a dynamic department known for taking a proactive role in service development, quality improvement, and education and training.

We are part of the Peninsula Radiology Network (PenRad) with the Devon and Cornwall Radiology Services collaborating effectively to develop systems that benefit our patients care and provide excellent systems of work and opportunities for our teams.

The Radiology service is based at Torbay Hospital where all main diagnostic modalities are on site.

The Consultant team is supportive and highly collaborative; there are regular Consultant team meetings for updates and planning. The team is flexible in accommodating the interests of new colleagues.

Torbay Hospital offers a range of opportunities for new consultants to be involved in QI, service development, IT projects, research and in education and training. There is excellent practical, administrative and management support for roles in these areas.

Torbay Radiology is well known as a nurturing and supportive department for medical colleagues and for doctors in training. We work with and supervise trainees who are part of the Radiology training programme based at the Radiology Academy in Plymouth and are regularly involved in activities supporting Medical Students.

The Consultant team are an integral part of MDT meetings for specialities within the Trust and for pathways spanning multiple sites.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rheumatology Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly team.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside our Specialist Rheumatology Nurses to provide high-quality care and support to patients with rheumatological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. You will play a key role in helping patients manage their condition, addressing their physical, emotional and social needs, and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is passionate about delivering patient-centred care and making a positive difference to the lives of people living with long-term conditions.

Main duties of the job

• Following induction and training.
• Action and organise patients test results.
• Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems.
• Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline via email and telephone.
• Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
• Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

About us

Why Work With Us

The Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team is based in Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. This friendly team work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, and the wider MDT, to provide an effective and responsive Monday to Friday service, delivering nurse led clinics to patients with all types of rheumatology conditions. This is a mainly office based position, however you will be expected to work between TSDFT hospitals.

Job summary

As a Consultant in Acute Medicine at Torbay Hospital, you will provide the highest quality patient care across our Acute Medicine domain, which includes our Acute Medicine Unit (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Acute Assessment Aerea.

Patient safety, dignity and care are central to our ethos, and as a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute medical conditions, ensuring that they receive a 'second-to-none' standard of care from admission to discharge. You will work closely with other consultants, resident doctors, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure patient pathways operate unhindered.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients requiring our service, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are met
• take responsibility for the management of patients admitted on the medical take, post-take ward round (PTWR), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Acute Assessment Area.
• To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• To supervise and train the junior clinical team and our specialty doctor
• To be proactive in the Department's clinical governance agenda and take on leadership roles to support continuous learning and improvement, thereby abiding by the clinical and corporate governance policies of the Trust

About us

Why Work With Us

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.

You will be required to be exemplary role models, working collaboratively with senior members of the team, including the ward manager, matron and lead nurse.

As a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carer's, providing high standards of care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary professional team and to be responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning care for designated patients

Main duties of the job

We care for patients with a wide range of health conditions, providing excellent opportunities to develop strong clinical skills, broaden your knowledge, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Your main duties include, although are not limited to:

• Assessing patients and monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition
• Administering medications and treatments including IVs, injections, wound care
• Developing and updating care plans based on patient needs and doctor orders
• Collaborating with healthcare teams such as allied health and medical professionals, nursing workforce and administration teams.
• Operating medical equipment and responding to emergencies when needed
• Educating patients and families, including explaining conditions, medications, and home care
• Keeping accurate medical records and reports up to date
• Advocating for patients considering their safety, comfort, and appropriate care or reasonable adjustments

About us

Why Work With Us?

The Discharge lounge at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurse to join our team.

Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with all acute adult inpatient wards, Assessment units and the emergency department.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated senior nurse to join our specialist Pelvic Floor and Functional Bowel Disorders Service. You will play a key role in assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with functional bowel disorders, delivering expert, patient-centred care that improves outcomes and quality of life.

Working alongside the colorectal specialist team and a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, you will provide evidence-based bowel and pelvic floor rehabilitation within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The role offers a high degree of autonomous practice, undertaking advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and conservative management within agreed protocols.

You will provide leadership within specialist clinics and contribute to service development, quality improvement, governance and pathway redesign. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively to ensure high-quality, seamless care for patients with complex pelvic floor and bowel conditions.

The service receives referrals from Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology and works closely with Dietetics, IBD, Gynaecology, Urology, Community Continence Services and other specialist pelvic health teams. This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced specialist expertise, help shape future services and make a meaningful difference to patients living with pelvic floor and functional bowel disorders.

Main duties of the job

• As a Colorectal Advanced Nurse, you will be an autonomous specialist practitioner within our Pelvic Floor and Functional Bowel Disorders Service, delivering expert assessment, treatment and ongoing management for patients with complex functional bowel conditions. Working within the boundaries of your expertise, you will manage a specialist caseload and provide evidence-based, patient-centred care that supports improved outcomes and quality of life.
• You will work closely with an experienced Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and as an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering coordinated care across the pelvic floor pathway. The role requires highly developed communication skills to support complex clinical decision-making, patient education, treatment planning and long-term self-management.
• In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities, helping to shape and enhance the future delivery of pelvic floor and functional bowel services. You will also play an important role in educating and supporting colleagues, patients and carers, sharing specialist knowledge and promoting best practice across the wider healthcare system.
• Based within our Colorectal Department, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate and innovative care across the colorectal pathway.

About us

Why Work With Us

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Colorectal Advanced Nurse to join our team and work alongside the colorectal specialist team in assessing and managing patients referred on the urgent suspected cancer pathway (USC).

The role will involve the continued development of a diagnostic pathway with potential to work in results clinics, and assist in the delivery of the USC pathway for colorectal and anal cancer. Good knowledge of colorectal disease and investigations, and an understanding of the current referrals pathways is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To work alongside the team of colorectal surgeons in assessing and investigating patients referred on the urgent suspected cancer pathway
• To provide highly specialised nursing care for patients with a potential colorectal or anal cancer diagnosis
• To independently undertake nurse led services, either face to face or via telephone clinics to ensure patients are on the appropriate pathway supported by the lead consultant for colorectal cancer
• To provide psychological support to patients and their families
• To work unsupervised within the boundaries of your expertise and with autonomy in the clinical setting (including independently requesting patient investigations where appropriate)
• To assist in the development of the service, by consultation, treatment intervention, complex and highly skilled communication, aftercare, education, training team building and working
• To provide specialist education and training to other staff, patients and carers
• To provide a leading role in clinical audits and actively participate in relevant research studies.

About us

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Why Work With Us

Job summary

Ainslie ward at Torbay Hospital are recruiting for a full time Healthcare Support Worker to join our fast paced 26 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic ward.

As a Healthcare Support Worker on Ainslie ward you'll help patients during their stay by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. You will work effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the ward as required on a daily basis.

You will be supported with your development needs both from in house training and also external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisals to ensure you are helped to reach your maximum potential.

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CaretojoinusTSD

Working Pattern:

Please note you will be required to work a combination of Long Days and Nights on a 11.5 shift including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

• Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
• Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, assisting with clinical duties.
• Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department.
• To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.
• At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care.

About us

Why work with us - Ainslie ward prides itself in giving excellent patient care and we welcome new staff to join our team to come and work us to achieve this ideal.

We provide Healthcare Support Workers with a great opportunity to learn multiple new clinical skills within an environment with a supportive and dynamic team.

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team!

Job summary

Brixham Community Hospital are recruiting for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our ward to provide the highest achievable standard of care following the patients assessment of needs.The unit has a 20 beds which provides you with the opportunity to work alongside our Multi-disciplinary teams to provide the highest standard of care and enable patients to reach their maximum rehab potential. You will work effectively and without direct supervision alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the ward/hospital as required on a daily basis.

In your role, you will be supported with your development needs both from in house training and also from external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisal to ensure you are helped to reach your maximum potential and development.

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust Team.

Main duties of the job

• Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients, under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner
• Undertaking the following, but not restricted to, clinical tasks competently and efficiently:
• Cannulation and Venepuncture
• Competently taking and interpreting Vital signs on adults
• Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and Child Safeguarding teams
• Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift
• Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
• Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
• To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the Unit as a whole
• Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the Matron
• Following the Trust's Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department

About us

The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.

Browse our interactive booklet to learn more about our staff benefits!

Important:

• Unfortunately, our department are unable to support sponsorship for this role. Therefore, applicants who require sponsorship now or in the near future will not be considered for this position.
• If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you must have an equivalent qualification or level of experience and be willing to enrol on and complete the NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of your employment.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-8262383-FC&I-A

Job locations

Brixham Hospital

Greenswood Road

Brixham

TQ5 9HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Developing and supporting yourself and others
• Assisting with managing care of all patients on the unit, alongside colleagues
• Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures
• Follow trust protocols and maintain standards
• Competent use of Equipment. Training and supporting others
• Participating in developing a career plan
• Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentations

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note:This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

Job description Job responsibilities Developing and supporting yourself and others Assisting with managing care of all patients on the unit, alongside colleagues Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures Follow trust protocols and maintain standards Competent use of Equipment. Training and supporting others Participating in developing a career plan Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentations Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Please note:This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable Care Certificate English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills Specific Skills Essential Basic computer/keyboard skills Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks Good interpersonal and communication skills Able to prioritise and organise work Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances Able to manage stress in themselves and others Able to offer support at times of emotional distress Willingness to undertake new skills and training Able to work as a team member or independently Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust Desirable Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience Understands the need for strict confidentiality Desirable Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brixham Hospital

Greenswood Road

Brixham

TQ5 9HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brixham Hospital

Greenswood Road

Brixham

TQ5 9HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Neurology Team as a Band 6/7 Headache Specialist Nurse .

We are looking for an experienced nurse with an interest in developing skills in the treatment of headache disorders and who is committed to delivering high standards of care. You will work closely with the neurological speciality doctor. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with headache disorders.

You will need effective communication skills and be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential to have evidence of professional competencies and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice.

Training would be provided for the role including injections.

Main duties of the job

• Manage own patient caseload, maintain nurse-led clinics in secondary care providing advice and support to patients/carers regarding their ongoing care and condition. Be the point of contact for patients and carers.
• Maintain and evaluate telephone consultations for patients with Headache disorders.
• Liaise directly with Neurology Specialty Doctor/Consultant/GP.
• To offer holistic counselling and refer to specialist counselling services, if appropriate.
• To advise and support the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of patients with Headache disorders within the hospital and the primary care setting. This will require attendance at local meetings. Provide representation on committees/meetings as required.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care.

We have around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

We are proud to be part of a healthcare community that works in partnership to provide the best possible health and care for its population. Our partner organisations include, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Torbay Council, Devon County Council and Rowcroft Hospice. Along with the South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group, we are all members of the local JoinedUp Board, which makes decisions about how to develop services to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Why Work With Us

Job summary

You will be a clinical pharmacist working within the Harbour Service which provides integrated acute assessment and treatments to older people living with frailty, as a safe and effective alternative to acute hospital admission. The service brings together specialist multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in one team to provide joined-up care for older people living with frailty. Patients are referred from the ambulance service, primary care and community teams, and assessments occur in the community, either in the patient's current place of residence under the Harbour at Home team (frailty virtual ward) or in our dedicated assessment unit (Harbour Same Day Emergency Care - SDEC) at Newton Abbot Hospital. Patients can access acute treatments, diagnostic tests, and a holistic review of their health and care using a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

Main duties of the job

You will be able to drive the development and delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service related to older adults within this exciting new integrated frailty service. The role will include visiting patients in the community, reviewing patients attending the same day emergency care unit at The Harbour, and inpatient patients located within the Newton abbot community hospital. You will be a key partner in a holistic multidisciplinary team approach, with direct access to senior clinicians for decision making support and actioning medication decisions. Existing Non-medical prescribing qualifications would be welcomed and you would be supported to develop these within your scope of practice.

The post holder will provide expert information about medicines and medicines management to a range of audiences including service users, carers and wider trust staff. Ensuring services in their locality are patient centred and are delivered in a manner which meets the needs of patients and other stakeholders. Develop and support development of services in order to meet changing operational or clinical needs. This role is a key link between primary and secondary care, and acute and community care.

About us

The Harbour Unit brings together specialist healthcare professionals in one team to provide joined-up care for older people living with frailty. This includes an assessment which considers all their needs, access to urgent tests and treatment and support from the Harbour at Home team (also known as a virtual ward) to support people in the comfort of their own home or care home.

The service, which is based at Newton Abbot Hospital, has received more than 850 referrals since it opened last November, with more than half of these patients (54%) supported to stay at home as a safe and effective alternative to admission to the acute hospital or Emergency Department.

The pharmacist will also be part of a community pharmacy team comprised of intermediate care pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and care home pharmacists. The team also provide a clinical pharmacy service to all five of the Trusts community hospital wards.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our experienced specialist Team.

As a Registered Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. Eye health services are becoming more and more important as the UK population ages.

An ageing population means there are more and more incidences of age-related diseases of the eye, such as age-related macular degeneration. These eye diseases can be successfully treated if caught early, and can be managed effectively with existing treatments and medicines.

The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, multidiscipline team working together to achieve the best outcome for our patients. This role presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need.

Main duties of the job

• Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
• Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same
• Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual
• Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
• To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
• Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a 'no blame' culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating effective communication.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department
• Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
• Build rapport and trust with those you work with, ensuring that people are supported to be as well as they can be
• Actively listen, showing empathy when needed
• Be curious and creative about new ideas and possibilities - identify what works well and do more of it

About us

Having a career that is personally rewarding is great. Joining Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a job that provides personal fulfilment, job security and flexibility.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. The eye, its surrounding structures and the visual system can be affected by several clinical conditions. Eye health services are becoming more and more important as the UK population ages.

An ageing population means there are more and more incidences of age-related diseases of the eye, such as age-related macular degeneration. These eye diseases can be successfully treated if caught early and can be managed effectively with existing treatments and medicines. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, multidiscipline team working together to achieve the best outcome for our patients. This role presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need.

Job summary

Are you both experienced and motivated with a can do attitude? These are essential attributes for the post of Senior Project Manager, to lead the delivery of digital projects that will make a real difference to how our People Services operate for all of our hard-working teams across Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation - host employer for the NHS People Digital Programme - is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for this critical role.

You will be comfortable operating in a complex and fast-paced environment, providing structure and direction while adapting to changing priorities. You will proactively identify and resolve delivery challenges, manage interdependencies across multiple projects and services, and provide clear, concise reporting to senior leadership and governance forums. If you enjoy bringing people together, solving problems and seeing complex projects turn into successful services, this is a role where you can have real impact.

Devon has been selected by NHS England to be an exemplar with their People Digital programme and the successful applicant will be sharing their knowledge nationally.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

Our Senior Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of our nursing team providing personal nursing care and clinical interventions to patients in the outpatient hospital care setting.

You may contribute to the assessment of care needs and the delivery of planned care under delegation and direction of the Registered Nurse. This will include recording and documenting physiological observations and changes to the patient's clinical condition.

To practice in accordance of our Trust standards and policies and to work within the boundaries of their role and individual competence.

Main duties of the job

Provide direct patient centred care in accordance with patient needs and in line with Trust policies. This may include providing personal care, such as washing and dressing patients, as needed, whilst promoting independence; oral care and supporting with toileting and continence needs

Establish and maintain good interpersonal skills. To provide and receive factual and accurate information and to overcome communication barriers using other methods, such as visual prompts, reassurance, empathy, persuasion

Undertake training in order to perform high quality clinical interventions effectively and remain competent to practice these interventions, such as clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, venepuncture.

About us

Why Work With Us

The Outpatient Dermatology Department at Torbay Hospital runs different variety of clinics and treatments to accommodate surgical and inflammatory patients.

We are looking for highly motivated and innovative individual to join our Team. Dermatology Team is now in a position of restructuring of service and introducing new ways of working as well as developing new services. It is an excellent time to be joining us where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills within a supportive environment. There will be lots of opportunities for building and improving new ways of working, alongside learning about Dermatology subspecialities (surgery and inflammatory) and we will do this by working in conjunction with both Nurse specialist teams and the Consultant team.

We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff is prioritized.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge whilst working within the Community?

We are looking for someone to act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of pathologies to physiotherapists, studentphysiotherapists, skilled non-registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers.

Able to provide a high standard of physiotherapy service within Torbay. Which will involve community rehabilitation, crisis response and Intermediate care cover. You will be required to work between these area's dependant on needs of the service, this will take part in the Baywide Intermediate Care weekend rota and late duty rota within the zone. This may also include from time to time, covering other localities within the Trust.

Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high quality care to the housebound patients of Torbay and work as part of multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with primary care and secondary care.
• Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including professional and legal accountability and managing clinical risk for all aspects of own work. Some aspects of work will involve delivery of the care as part of a multidisciplinary team. In most cases to be the sole health professional with responsibility for that patient's episode of care
• Undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions in order to provide an accurate diagnosis and prognosis
• Formulate and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment programmes, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling, patient education, electrotherapy, provision of exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options. This includes the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes, one to one sessions using advanced treatment options, advanced communication, questioning and reasoning skills

About us

Torquay Health and Well-Being Team are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance.

Why work with us

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-8245677-FC&I-B

Job locations

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diploma/degree in physiotherapyState registration currentHCPC certificate

Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal,neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly

Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings

Carry out assessments and treatments of people with severe physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairment and poor mobility with frequent intense physical effort daily e.g. handling of heavy body parts. This may include several short periods of static postures kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending and stretching daily.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.

Job description Job responsibilities Diploma/degree in physiotherapyState registration currentHCPC certificate Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal,neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings Carry out assessments and treatments of people with severe physical, cognitive, behavioural and sensory impairment and poor mobility with frequent intense physical effort daily e.g. handling of heavy body parts. This may include several short periods of static postures kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending and stretching daily. Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate
• Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

• Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
• Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
• Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings

Desirable

• Experience of primary care rehabilitation
• Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process

Specific Skills

Essential

• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential

• Ability to maintain judgement under pressure
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Presentation skills
• Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters
• Ability to work alone assessing and managing risk. Clinical workload involves daily/weekly/monthly domiciliary visits with telephone support from the physiotherapy lead if required, and lone working during the out of hours service
• Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Diploma/degree in physiotherapy State registration - current HCPC certificate Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Desirable Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care Knowledge and experience Essential Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings Desirable Experience of primary care rehabilitation Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process Specific Skills Essential An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit Competent IT skills Desirable Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care Requirements due to work environment/conditions Essential Ability to maintain judgement under pressure Ability to organise and prioritise workload Presentation skills Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters Ability to work alone assessing and managing risk. Clinical workload involves daily/weekly/monthly domiciliary visits with telephone support from the physiotherapy lead if required, and lone working during the out of hours service Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

You will be joining a truly multi-disciplinary team which aims to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate safe and effective discharges home and support patients in their own homes.

This post will involve working within the Intermediate care Team with strong links to the Community Nursing Team. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic nursing assessment nursing care, support and advice to patients in their own homes reducing hospital admission and/or length of stay.

Our Health and Wellbeing Team is an integrated professional team which includes Social Care, Community Occupational Therapy, Community Physiotherapy, Intermediate Care, Community Nursing, Pharmacy, Dietetics, Support Workers and the local voluntary sector services. The team are proactive and have a forward-thinking core that promote a positive and 'can do' attitude.

Main duties of the job

• To provide initial and ongoing assessment of nursing needs and multidisciplinary needs of patients and carers in the community. When planning a programme of care, physical, social and emotional and cultural factors are taken into consideration and suitably qualified staff used to facilitate the level of care agreed.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner in the planning and implementation of nursing treatment programmes.
• To advise and instruct carers and patients on health and wellbeing issues, and self-care strategies
• To carry out specialist and shared complex nursing assessments, to include continuing health care, medication review , prescribing and palliative care.
• To utilise a broad range of specialised nursing skills and knowledge aligning practice to the organisations Medicines Policy for Registered professionals and the NMC Standards for Medicines management (2007) ensuring assessment and competence is maintained and recorded as a nurse prescriber.
• To monitor and evaluate care programmes for patients and carers, promoting effective co-ordination and continuity of patient care.
• To formulate and undertake the nursing care of patients as agreed with the patients themselves and their carers, following a patient contract, within the home environment.
• The care to be carried out is evidence based. Judgement and analysis is used to compare treatment options.

About us

The Newton Abbot Intermediate Care Team are based at Sherborne house. We cover a large geographical patch covering the practice population of nine GP surgeries.

A busy but friendly and supportive team we are committed to staff development through education and training helping staff realise their potential in topics of interest to them and encouraging career pathway progression.

We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care and building relationships within the communities we are part of.

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Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

388-8271903-FC&I

Job locations

Sherborne house

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2PF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

#caretojoinus

Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon. #caretojoinus

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse Level 1
• Bsc (hons) in Community Health Nursing (District) or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

• Independent / supplementary prescriber or committed to undertaking this course within 3 years of commencement to post
• Mentorship qualification / skills and/or experience, or committed to undertaking appropriate mentorship course.
• Previous Community experience or experience of lone working

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• oAble to provide detailed advice to other specialists and non-specialists
• oEvidence of continual professional Development
• oAble to work as an autonomous practitioner
• oProven relevant I.T. knowledge and experience

Desirable

• oExperience of working within multidisciplinary teams to influence high quality care programmes for patients with complex health needs
• oEvidence of working at a senior level in community nursing, admission avoidance, unplanned care or primary care experience

Specific skills

Essential

• Holistic client assessment skills using an identified model of care
• Evidence a range of clinical skills and undertake training where required to meet gaps in knowledge/competencies to meet service needs or identified as necessary by Team leads.
• Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to organise own work within a team setting
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Willingness to be challenged
• Prepared to work flexibly
• Sensitive and empathetic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral
• Liaise with and develop effective partnerships with a wide range of individuals and organisations in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors, in relation to patients with complex and/or health conditions
• Strong and effective decision making capabilities
• Ability to identify own strengths and limitations
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
• To be willing to work throughout the Trust according to service need
• oAbility to travel and carry equipment adhering to the transporting equipment and passengers policy.

Desirable

• Health and Safety issues
• Risk assessments

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Qualified Registered Nurse Level 1 Bsc (hons) in Community Health Nursing (District) or equivalent or working towards Desirable Independent / supplementary prescriber or committed to undertaking this course within 3 years of commencement to post Mentorship qualification / skills and/or experience, or committed to undertaking appropriate mentorship course. Previous Community experience or experience of lone working Knowledge and experience Essential oAble to provide detailed advice to other specialists and non-specialists oEvidence of continual professional Development oAble to work as an autonomous practitioner oProven relevant I.T. knowledge and experience Desirable oExperience of working within multidisciplinary teams to influence high quality care programmes for patients with complex health needs oEvidence of working at a senior level in community nursing, admission avoidance, unplanned care or primary care experience Specific skills Essential Holistic client assessment skills using an identified model of care Evidence a range of clinical skills and undertake training where required to meet gaps in knowledge/competencies to meet service needs or identified as necessary by Team leads. Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations Able to work as an autonomous practitioner Ability to organise own work within a team setting Self-motivated and able to use own initiative Willingness to be challenged Prepared to work flexibly Sensitive and empathetic. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral Liaise with and develop effective partnerships with a wide range of individuals and organisations in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors, in relation to patients with complex and/or health conditions Strong and effective decision making capabilities Ability to identify own strengths and limitations The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust To be willing to work throughout the Trust according to service need oAbility to travel and carry equipment adhering to the transporting equipment and passengers policy. Desirable Health and Safety issues Risk assessments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherborne house

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sherborne house

Kingsteignton Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary -- where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot working 33.5 hours per week.

Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it's the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.

You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across community and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.

"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." - Current Team Member

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy across a range of community settings. You'll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.

About us

Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link. Care to join us?

• Our Occupational Therapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
• Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
• A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
• True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
• Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
• You'll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary -- where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot working 37.5 hours per week.

Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it's the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.

You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across community and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.

"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." - Current Team Member

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy across a range of community settings. You'll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred occupational therapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.

About us

Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link. Care to join us?

• Our Occupational Therapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
• Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
• A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
• True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
• Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
• You'll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can grow, explore and truly make a difference?

This is more than just your first job , it's a supported development journey.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapy Programme at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This structured rotation provides the ideal environment to build confidence, develop a broad range of clinical skills, and discover the career path that's right for you.

We offer a comprehensivePreceptorship Programme, giving you the time, support and guidance to grow into a confident, capable Occupational Therapist within a supportive team environment.

Based in the beautiful Torbay and South Devon area, you'll be working across a diverse patch that includes stunning coastline, rural communities and vibrant towns. Our services span hospital and community settings, giving you the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations and truly understand whole-system care across urban and rural environments.

You will gain experience across a wide range of services including acute hospital care, community teams, intermediate care and specialist areas, working with people at every stage of their recovery journey to support independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in daily life.

Informal conversations are actively encouraged, please contact get in touch to discuss the role.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, safe Occupational Therapy services in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives , with meaningful occupation and purpose.
• This will involve working with individuals to assess their needs and develop plans to support them to achieve their aims, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a member of the rotation you will change your work area every 6 months.
• Under the supervision of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the specified area providing specialist occupational therapy input aimed at achieving maximum independence for all patients in order to meet their occupational needs in a meaningful and purposeful manner. To work in accordance with the professional code of conduct and standards of practice and operational policy for this service.

About us

Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

We provide an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain the foundations for your future career! Our rotation of 13 different placements, offers the opportunity to work in a variety of locations in the stunning South Devon area covering coast, countryside and urban working in a variety of practice areas such as acute and community hospitals, social care, paediatrics and intermediate care teams.

Our staff workforce is caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths, and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Why work with us

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

388-8293145-FC&I

Job locations

Various sites due to rotation

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current HPC registration

Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines

Evidence of ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate

Writing/typing reports

Ability to impart information concerning diagnosis and poor prognosis of physical recovery to patients and their carers

Ability to work with patients in settings that could be cramped, cluttered, unsafe, unhygienic and remote

Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Job description Job responsibilities Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HPC registration Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines Evidence of ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate Writing/typing reports Ability to impart information concerning diagnosis and poor prognosis of physical recovery to patients and their carers Ability to work with patients in settings that could be cramped, cluttered, unsafe, unhygienic and remote Full UK driving licence and access to a car Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. #CaretojoinusTSD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Current CPD Portfolio

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the core clinical area of OT within an NHS setting to include: Respiratory and cardiac, acute inpatient and care of the elderly, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions, social care
• Competent IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Legal Literacy to include Mental Capacity Act and Care Act 2014
• Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines
• Pre or post graduate experience of the following: Home assessment visits, functional assessments, initial interviews with patients/service users
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people- ability to demonstrate a range of communication skills
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of good written and verbal skills
• Ability to evidence good problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays
• Evidence of commitment to the rotational scheme including willingness to work in all geographical areas covered by rotation
• Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate
• The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular (daily basis) e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, vomit, urine, faeces, fleas and lice and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression or unpleasant home environments e.g. aggressive pets.
• Some rotations involve lone working-ability to assess and manage risk to self and patients
• Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Current CPD Portfolio Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team Experience in the core clinical area of OT within an NHS setting to include: Respiratory and cardiac, acute inpatient and care of the elderly, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions, social care Competent IT skills Presentation skills Legal Literacy to include Mental Capacity Act and Care Act 2014 Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines Pre or post graduate experience of the following: Home assessment visits, functional assessments, initial interviews with patients/service users Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people- ability to demonstrate a range of communication skills Evidence of clinical reasoning skills Evidence of good written and verbal skills Ability to evidence good problem-solving skills Desirable Ability to work flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays Evidence of commitment to the rotational scheme including willingness to work in all geographical areas covered by rotation Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate The job involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions on a regular (daily basis) e.g. bodily fluids including sputum, vomit, urine, faeces, fleas and lice and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression or unpleasant home environments e.g. aggressive pets. Some rotations involve lone working-ability to assess and manage risk to self and patients Ability to be mobile in the South Devon area to complete community visits and attend meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites due to rotation

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites due to rotation

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)